Death is no laughing matter in most parts of the world. But things are different in Săpânța, Romania, a small village in the northern part of the country close to the Ukrainian border. For the last 80 years, the Merry Romanian Cemetery has opted to make death a source of amusement, even joy, and a snapshot of local life.
Visiting a Romanian Cemetery
When I visited Săpânța last summer, the ... Read Full Article

Summer week in Maramures, a beautiful Romanian region where old local tradition is still alive. The wooden churches in Maramures are Unesco heritage sites.
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About Guest Contributor, Andrea Albertino:
Born in 1982 close to Turin, Italy, Andrea Albertino earned a Phd in chemistry in 2010 and now ... Read Full Article